This diplomatic spat is not just a matter of two countries; it is a matter of national identity and sovereignty on a larger level. Canada’s rejection of Trump’s proposal reminds us that sovereignty and self-determination are above economics or geopolitics.

Series of Controversial Statements

This is not the first time Trump has made such controversial proposals. He has previously talked about taking control of Greenland and the Panama Canal, which became a separate issue of debate.

This bold stand of Canada shows that standing up for one’s principles, no matter how much pressure there is, is the identity of a strong nation.